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The one source of criticism even the most repressive authoritarian leader cannot silence is the outside world. Autocrats are usually thin-skinned and like to be admired, so at least, at first, they often seek to be praised abroad.
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Born: Aug 2, 1968

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